Gist induced upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
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چکیده
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare neoplasms that mostly affect patients over the age of 50, with no gender predilection1,2. The diagnosis of GIST is made by means of immunohistochemistry testing for CD117 (c-kit), and combination treatment with surgical intervention and adjuvant chemotherapy has produced good outcomes3. We report a case of gastric GIST diagnosed after an episode of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and successfully treated by subtotal gastrectomy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira
دوره 56 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010